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Types of Membership

Members are the heart of our Y family and our most valued assets. We welcome you to experience and enjoy first-hand what the YMCA is truly about.

As a cause-driven organization, we focus on developing the potential of kids and teens, improving individual health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors. The Y is that and so much more… Come find out for yourself!

  1. Parents find a safe, positive environment where good values, social skills and healthy behaviors are taught and reinforced with children.
  2. Families come together to have fun and spend quality time with each other.
  3. Children and teens play, are accepted for who they are and begin discover what they can achieve.
  4. Adults connect with friends, pursue interests, feel supported on their wellness journey.

For more information, to schedule a tour, claim a guest pass or to register to become a member, click on a link below, contact us or come visit us in-person!

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YOUTH MEMBERSHIP

For individuals ages 6 months to 12 years to participate in childcare, parent/child, youth enrichment, sports, swim and summer camp programs. Youth Memberships are billed annually, expire after one year and are non-refundable.


7th GRADE MEMBERSHIP

The Summit Area YMCA offers free memberships to all local 7th graders who sign up to participate in this fun health and wellness program at either the Berkeley Heights YMCA or Summit YMCA. Each 7th Grader receives a gym equipment demo with their enrollment. Demos focus on safety and proper technique. Once all demos are completed, 7th graders will have a full access membership to the Y. Each month 7th graders will have special events and activities exclusive to the program. Please Note: A parent or legal guardian must sign the paperwork in order to activate the paperwork in person. A school ID, roster or report card is also required to enroll.

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TEEN MEMBERSHIP

A Teen Membership gives an opportunity for teens to take advantage of the Y’s full breadth of programs that promote healthy living. You will have full access to the Berkeley Heights YMCA & the Summit YMCA including its two indoor pools, our extensive fitness centers, free weight room, a wide variety of fitness classes, a gymnasium with open gym, basketball and volleyball courts and many other benefits.

TEEN SPACE MEMBERSHIP

The Summit YMCA also offers a free Teen Space membership for local students (grades 6-12) to hang out in a safe space with friends afterschool, under the supervision of caring YMCA staff, to do homework, play video games, stay active in open gym, complete enrichment projects, discuss concerns, engage in themed events, get involved in the community, learn leadership skills and more! This does not include access to fitness classes, the fitness center or pools. A parent or legal guardian complete the application on behalf of the student.

The Teen Center at the Summit YMCA is open Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM during the school year. Schedule follows Summit Public Schools in terms of holiday closings. Participants must live in the Summit Area YMCA service area which includes Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit.

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COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP

College memberships are available to students with proof of 12 credits as an undergraduate or 9 credits at the graduate level. Students are entitled to all of the benefits given to an Adult member. Must be done in person. Note: A photo ID is required when signing up for this membership. 


ADULT MEMBERSHIP

An Adult Membership gives an opportunity for individuals 18 years and older to take advantage of the Y’s full breadth of programs that promote healthy living. You will have full access to the Berkeley Heights YMCA (please note: access to the Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA requires an additional membership fee) & the Summit YMCA including its two indoor pools, extensive fitness center and free weight room, a wide variety of fitness classes, a gymnasium with open gym, basketball and volleyball courts and many other benefits. Note: A photo ID is required when signing up for this membership.


FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

This membership provides up to two adults residing at the same address and all dependents age 22 and under with programs that nurture kids and promote healthy living. Family members enjoy priority registration for all youth development programs, full access to the Berkeley Heights YMCA (please note: access to the Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA requires an additional membership fee) & the Summit YMCA including its two indoor pools, extensive fitness center and free weight room, a wide variety of fitness classes, a gymnasium with open gym, basketball and volleyball courts and many other benefits. Enjoy exclusive access to weekly Family Gym & Swim, plus free babysitting while parents are exercising. Please Note: a photo ID is required when signing up for a membership.


SENIOR ADULT MEMBERSHIP

A Senior Adult Membership gives an opportunity for adults to take advantage of the Y’s full breadth of programs that promote healthy living. You will have full access to the Berkeley Heights YMCA (please note: access to the Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA requires an additional membership fee) & the Summit YMCA including its two indoor pools, extensive fitness center and free weight room, a wide variety of fitness classes, a gymnasium with open gym, basketball and volleyball courts and many other benefits. Please Note: a photo ID is required when signing up for a membership. This membership type must be registered for in person to show proof of age.


SENIOR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

This membership provides two adults (one of which is 62+) residing at the same address and all dependents age 22 and under with programs that nurture kids and promote healthy living. Senior Family members enjoy priority registration for all programs, full access to the Berkeley Heights YMCA (please note: access to the Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA requires an additional membership fee) & the Summit YMCA including its two indoor pools, extensive fitness center and free weight room, a wide variety of fitness classes, a gymnasium with open gym, basketball and volleyball courts and many other benefits. Please Note: a photo ID is required when signing up for a membership. This membership must be taken out in person to show proof of age.


Y+POOL MEMBERSHIP

A Y + Pool membership is a monthly membership type that includes access to our one of our seasonal outdoor pools, the Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA or the Springfield Community Pool. Please note, the Y + Pool membership must remain active for a minimum of 12 months or an additional fee will incur to recover the difference of the full pool membership rate. Like any monthly Y membership, the Y + Pool option is perpetual and billing automatically occurs until changed or cancelled. Y + Pool rates are not available to reduced rate memberships.


NATIONWIDE MEMBERSHIP

A Summit Area YMCA membership allows you to visit any of the 2500+ participating YMCAs in the United States and Puerto Rico, at no additional cost. So, whether you are traveling on the west coast for business or visiting relatives down south, you can get your workout in and connect with the larger Y community wherever you go.

Just bring your Y membership card and a photo ID to the Y you are visiting. Some restrictions may apply or vary among the participating Ys, so outside of our locations, we recommend that you call the YMCA you plan on visiting ahead of time to ensure they participate in the Nationwide Membership program.

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MILITARY MEMBERSHIP – free

The YMCA Military Outreach Initiative FOR ACTIVE MILITARY

The Summit Area YMCA offers a Military Outreach Initiative to address the needs of families of deployed military personnel who live far from a military installation and require access to child development, family strengthening, and health and well-being programming. Eligible military families and personnel include active duty or deployed personnel of the Armed Services, their spouses and families (dependent children). FREE Military memberships are given in 6 month intervals and are renewed by request.


Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Employees or subscribers to Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey get their first month free at the YMCA. Must be new to the Summit YMCA. At the conclusion of the month, the membership can be converted to a regular membership. Joining fees will apply upon membership conversion.


THIRD PARTY PAYERS

Please reach out to your insurance company to see if they reimburse you all or a part of your YMCA membership. You can access your visits online or see the Member Service staff to help submit paperwork to the insurance company.


CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS

Through the YMCA Corporate Partnership & Membership Program, employers offer employees an attractive benefit that encourages health and wellness. Our Membership Team will work with each employer to develop a program that might include activities such as a fitness challenge designed specifically for your company organized and orchestrated by the Y, a Lunch & Learn series, walking routes mapped out for wellness at work, and Y representatives at your company’s health and wellness events and more!

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READY TO JOIN OUR Y FAMILY?

We can’t wait to meet you! For more information, to schedule a tour, claim a guest pass or to register to become a member, click on a link below, contact us or come visit us in-person!

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SUMMIT AREA YMCA

BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA | SUMMIT YMCA | THE LEARNING CIRCLE YMCA

In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y; an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.